Lower Galilee32.8224°N, 35.5898°E (Open Maps)

Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias)

יָם כִּנֶּרֶת (Yām Kīnéreṯ) / Θάλασσα τῆς Γαλιλαίας • Meaning: "Harp-shaped Sea"

A freshwater lake nestled in northern hills where Jesus spent the majority of His public ministry, called the Twelve, walked on water, and calmed the storm.

Spiritual Significance:The epicentre of Christ’s miraculous works and parabolic teachings to the crowds of Galilee.

Pivotal Biblical Events at this Location

Calling the First Disciples

Matthew 4:18–22

Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James, and John from their fishing boats.

Calming the Tempest

Mark 4:35–41

Jesus rebuked the winds and waves with the words, "Peace, be still!"

Walking Upon the Waves

Matthew 14:22–33

In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus walked out to the disciples on the sea.

Post-Resurrection Breakfast

John 21

Jesus cooked breakfast on the shore and restored Peter by asking, "Do you love me?"

Sacred Scripture Connections

"He awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" The wind ceased, and there was a great calm."

Mark 4:39

"The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles."

Matthew 4:15